occupational therapist - , MT, United States - Montana Office of Public Instruction

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    The Frenchtown School District is looking for an Occupational Therapist for the beginning the school year We are looking for a positive, proactive, and team-oriented certified OT to join our team.

    This is a 4 to 5 day week position based on the caseload, meetings and documentation necessary to provide quality services.


    What a great opportunity This individual will :

    • Evaluate students preK, K to 12 to determine their functional levels and to identify their special needs.
    • Plan and implement therapeutic activities to assist special education students in benefiting from their educational experience.
    • Attend ER meetings, IEP, 504 meetings for school district students as well as other meetings to collaborate with staff
    • Maintain up-to-date student records including daily notes for Medicaid eligible students, progress monitoring, and other documentation
    • Collaborate recommend activities/strategies to school staff to support RTI/Tiered approach
    • Attend SIT meetings
    • Collaborate with other school staff school-based services to students in all grades.
    Current caseload direct service 38 students, 22 consultative


    As a bonus, the fortunate individual will work with the Frenchtown School District, which is ranked as one of the highest Class A and AA school districts in the state of Montana.


    Qalifications/Requirements:

    • Must have current license in MT
    • Preferred 1-2 years experience working with school aged children
    • Must obtain all clearances and documentation to work for a school district in MT
    • Preferred background/understanding with IEP goal writing, reporting, timelines and other educational processes